1. Why I want to teach
Jordan Thorburn EDUC 101 1

2. Intask Standard #3: Learning Environments 2
The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
Why I Want To Teach
March 18th 2015
EDUC101 Introduction to Education
This power point brings attention to what makes me want to become a teacher. From how I had no desire to the point I realized its something that I could do. It also demonstrates effective traits, my educational philosophy, and my contributions to the profession.
To document my understanding of Learning Environments, I have selected a thematic plan and unit of study on teaching in Japan because the environments differ drastically from what I'm used too. I will intentionally build learner capacity to collaborate in person and on other platforms to apply effective interpersonal communication skills. 2

3. Reasons for wanting to teach
Live in Japan
Good with kids
School motivation
Making a difference
Dive into culture
Less shyness
Self improvement 3

4. Effective teacher traits include…
Connect personal level
Patience
Abstract thinking
Excellent communicator
Information clarity
A caring yet firm attitude
Love for teaching 4

5. Molding my personal being
Work on my organization
Timeliness
Understanding children
Personable presence
Learn to deliver impact full lessons
Finish school
Learn a new language
Live a new life 5

6. Student characteristics I expect
Attitudes and behaviors range
Some good, some not so much
Quick and slow learners
I expect that they will be somewhat excited to deal foreigner (Gaijin).
Willing to learn 6

7. Understanding Life and community
Obviously Japan will be quite different from a American setting
Parents have been said to be much more focused on how teaching is done
Kids are mostly willing to learn English as a second language
Big city, big schedule
Food
Learning Japanese
Balancing social life and work
Depending upon school placement I could be in Osaka( preferred ), Nagoya, or Tokyo(ehhh not so much) 7

8. Requirements and goals
The absolute basic requirements for teaching English in japan is two things
BA in ANYTHING
Traveled from and was born in a native level speaking country of that particular language
THAT’S IT!
Extra steps and certifications to improve chances (None are needed but can help)
Masters in English Education
CELTA/TEFL qualification (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults/Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
Previous teaching experience
Types of Jobs
ALT (assistant language teacher)
Free time, easy lessons, elementary level
 ¥3.36 million yen (around $41,000 USD) per year.
Eikaiwa (Conversation Practice)
Intermediate level of speaking
¥3 milion yen (around 37,000) per year.
Private lessons
Range from adults to children
Roughly ¥2.5k-¥4k yen per hour ($30-$42) 8

9. Example of elementary level English teaching in japan
Youtuber: djnoah
3: :30
Youtuber: MexicanSamurai100 9

10. Sources
english-teaching-job-is-best-for-you/ 10